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JHZ 6888

2007 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX559,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 6888
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 99,451 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 99,450 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm from sub frame to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 97,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,377 miles

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,719 miles

underside corroded / undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2019 86,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corroded / undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,889 miles

underbody has a coating

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroed

under body under sealed

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,525 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside rear & splitting tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted restricting view to components

Fail 28 Jul 2016 68,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside rear & splitting tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted restricting view to components

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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JHZ 6888 is a 2007 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHZ 6888, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JHZ 6888 registered?

JHZ 6888 is a 2007 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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